Big Deck Bar and Grill
Last inspected: Jul 30, 2024
90
Score
Going back to 2022, Big Deck Bar and Grill has five inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Jul 30, 2024. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly five violations earlier in the record.
Across the inspection history, “no probe thermometer provided to measure temperature” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Restaurants in Cedar Key average 74, so Big Deck Bar and Grill is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
90
Feb 27, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pan of raw hamburger meat stored on shelf above cooked pork and cooked chicken wings. Employee moved hamburger meat to the bottom shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Large bottle of floor cleaner stored inside milk crate on shelf beside boxed fountain sodas in cabinet behind kitchen. Employee removed chemicals from shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing after splitter in corner of building near ice machine. Backflow prevention devices missing after splitter on outside of building near restrooms. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with buildup of food debris on prep table at cookline. Deflector plate soiled with black substance inside ice machine behind kitchen.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Probe thermometer capable of reaching 41F or below unavailable. **Repeat Violation**
05-08-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Three co2 tanks not secured near ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwash sign in women's restroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipe missing below handwash sink near ice machine.
29-08-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Light fixture above cooler in center of kitchen soiled with dust. Wire rack above bar soiled with dust.
36-50-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Condiment cup without handle stored inside container of seasoning at cookline. Employee discarded condiment cup during this inspection.
14-01-5
41
Feb 23, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of stomach relief medicine stored inside reach-in cooler behind bar above cans of beer. Employee removed medicine from cooler during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw hamburger meat stored above cooked chicken wings inside reach-in cooler near grill. Employee moved hamburger meat to below chicken wings during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. None available. Inspector provided during this inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bucket stored inside handwash sink. Inspector removed bucket from sink during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer available. **Repeat Violation**
05-08-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. None available. Inspector provided during this inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle of bleach on shelf near three-compartment sink. Employee added proper label during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Ice machine in back storage area behind bar. **Repeat Violation**
08B-62-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two co2 tanks behind front counter. Employee secured tanks during this inspection. Eight co2 tanks in back storage area behind bar. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket on shelf near three-compartment sink. Employee turned over bucket during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf in kitchen across from grill above container of flour and cutting board. Employee removed drink from kitchen during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse stored on top of frying oil. Employee moved purse to shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Frying oil stored on floor in kitchen near three-compartment sink. Frying oil stored on floor inside walk-in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above grill heavily soiled with grease. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Take-out containers stored on floor in back storage area behind bar.
25-05-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach-in cooler near grill.
29-49-6
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floor in kitchen near grill.
36-10-4
27
Jul 25, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flies in kitchen.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item in reach-in cooler behind kitchen: sour cream (51F - Cold Holding). Manager stated item placed in cooler 1 hour prior to temperature being taken. Manager moved item to walk-in cooler to reduce temperature to 41F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Faucet next to hand washing sink next to ice machine. Both sides of splitter for faucet outside of the mens restroom. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Establishment has no probe thermometer available.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler next to grill stained. Can opener next to grill greasy. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf inside of reach-in freezer next to ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler door with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach-in freezer behind kitchen.
14-33-4
Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Ice machine on back side of kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
08B-62-4
Basic - Bathroom floors not in good condition. Entrance to mens restroom.
36-09-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks next to the ice machine.
51-11-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of ice machine. Manager washed, rinsed and sanitized scoop and placed scoop in a pan. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-12-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Big Deck Bar and Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Big Deck Bar and Grill on file is from Jul 30, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Big Deck Bar and Grill?
Across the inspection record, “no probe thermometer provided to measure temperature” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Big Deck Bar and Grill.
How does Big Deck Bar and Grill compare to other restaurants in Cedar Key?
Big Deck Bar and Grill most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Cedar Key average of 74.
Has Big Deck Bar and Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Big Deck Bar and Grill have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Big Deck Bar and Grill means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Big Deck Bar and Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Big Deck Bar and Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.
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